The McGill Tribune McGill's Social Equity and Diversity Education Office (SEDE) hired Tanya Lalonde in August as McGill's first family resource coordinator, marking a consolidation in services for students and staff with children. Lalonde will serve as a bridge between the two student unions and the McGill administration on matters of family care, as well as conduct research on a way forward for McGill in terms of establishing a permanent family care program.READ MORE

Children See Children Learn Parenting can be stressful. Do you need ways to manage your stress while teaching your child? Research shows that punishments such as slapping, spanking or shaming do not work. They can actually harm your child. They can have a negative lasting impact on your relationship. There are more positive ways to teach your child that do work.READ MORE

DurhamRegion.com You're going back to work and need daycare for your child, or maybe you want your child to attend a part-time early learning program to be with other children. Finding quality child care can be a difficult task for many parents — you may not know where to start, and you probably have lots of questions.READ MORE

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CBC News The New Brunswick government has launched a series of online surveys about child care as part of an examination of the state of child care in the province.
The survey questions ask parents about their needs regarding access to child care, including things such as work schedules, cost and proximity of spaces to their homes. READ MORE

CTV News The controversial issue of closing the five daycare centres run by the Region of Waterloo was put to bed recently, as councillors voted overwhelmingly against the proposal.
Consulting firm KPMG had recommended closing the daycares, claiming that the region could save $2.5 million by doing so. READ MORE

24 Hours Vancouver Vancouver School Board has plans to lease out the third floor of the new Lord Nelson Elementary replacement school for 60 years to the City of Vancouver to build a child care centre for kids up to four years old.
According to a school board report, the city has secured a $500,000 grant from the Ministry of Children and Family Development for the 69-spot centre at the school.READ MORE

DurhamRegion.com Every month local experts from Lakeridge Health field questions from Durham, ON parents on everything from diet and nutrition, to behaviour and kids' health. This month's experts are pediatrician Dr. Javier Adrian Gutierrez and Shelley Williams, a registered dietitian. READ MORE

Kelowna Capital News The deductibility of child-care expenses and other child tax credits when there has been a relationship breakdown has always been a minefield.
For example, in the year of separation, the child care deduction can only be taken if the child physically resides with the parent paying the expense.READ MORE

YorkRegion.com In a triangular piece of property at 11 Union St. in Gormley, ON, is an attractive home, common to others in the area.
From the outside all appears relaxed. Inside, however, the house is bustling with busyness. This is the site of Gormley Day Care, a licensed school for up to 40 children ranging in age from 2 to 12. READ MORE

Brampton Guardian The Ontario government has approved funding for four new Brampton schools — two of which will include licensed child-care spaces.
Ontario Education Minister Liz Sandals visited Brampton's St. Bonaventure Catholic School to announce funding approval for capital projects at the Peel District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. READ MORE

The Nelson Daily Halloween is almost here, and that means candy and lots of it! We all know that candy can cause cavities, but trick or treating doesn't have to be a scary time for your teeth. Cavities can be prevented with a few simple tips. READ MORE

DurhamRegion.com Ontario has announced more than $1 million in support to the Oshawa community towards helping children live healthy lifestyles.
Dipika Damerla, associate minister of health and long-term care in Ontario, made the announcement recently at the Northview Community Centre as children from the Boys and Girls Club of Durham looked on. READ MORE